My internet is capped again. Yeah, I write that line waaay too often. Why don't we switch to a new plan, you ask? Well, because I'm not paying for it and the person who is paying happens to be obsessed with having the fastest internet possible for all of 10 days (we're capped for the other 20). Fun stuff, right?
Anyway I've been playing Pokemon in my off time. I bought Pokemon omega ruby- I'm working again and with the pay raise this year I think I'll barely make back the money I splurged on the new laptop and whatever Christmas spending I want to do. +0 to the savings account though. But yeah Pokemon. It's a remake of the original ruby version- and tbh a remake is really just a remake- super underwhelming. I don't really understand why I keep buying these Pokemon games- probably because I have the money now- but I lost interest in Pokemon back when Heart Gold and Soul Silver were released. Black and White gave it a new breath of life but then I just got bored again. Sure Pokemon X was really fun (the graphics were amazing) but the game mechanics remained the same and I just didn't enjoy grooming my Pokemon or feeding them or whatever. I guess it's true that you do grow out of things. I never thought I'd have a problem with grinding for levels or doing repetitive tasks- but the truth is, I hate Pokemon battling and I get so bored so quickly.
Not that I've never enjoyed a remake though. I bought the TWEWY remake on iOS and that was worth every dollar I paid. Yes the game was essentially the same- they changed the combat system obviously, since it was a port from DS to iPad- but it was still immensely fun and I still loved the story. I think the only difference was that I finished the game waaaay too quickly and I didn't do a lot of the end-game-content. I might never get to that, actually, but yeah I don't regret the time I invested in that remake.
One remake I'm looking forward to is Devil Survivor 2. It's easily one of my favorite games- news of a remake has been out for ages, but it got delayed for like 2 years and it's finally gonna be out in Japan next year in January. I'm not sure if there's going to be an English version though. What I find totally stupid about gaming consoles these days is the whole "region lock" factor. Like, why the fuck won't you let me play US games. If you want me to buy local games YOU SHOULD FUCKING RELEASE THAT GAME FOR THE PAL REGION. Like goddammit I hate it when only US gets a release. Like, I CAN READ THAT LANGUAGE- JUST GIVE ME THE FUCKING GAME.
At least for the future I'll know- if they ever release a 4DS or whatever the fuck- I'm going to buy the US version. I'll go order myself one off ebay and pay whatever taxes plus shipping. I bet I'd save a shitload of money on games in the future anyway. Like, US games are so much cheaper (for the same thing) and I have no idea why. I think as Australians we're just accustomed to paying more for less. No wonder Apple thrives in this country.
Oh yeah there's this siege thing going on in Sydney CBD, where hostages are being held in a Lindt Cafe. I feel so bad for the people there, and I also feel bad for the Muslim community that's getting attacked (because some people bigoted assholes). It's kinda been all over the news and I hope people come out alright. I didn't think something like this would happen in Australia, but I guess if it were to happen it WOULD be Sydney CBD- where else are you gonna get all dat media coverage and attention? But yeah I wish they could rescue more people but apparently the guy has a gun. I'd probably shit myself if I showed up to work and then got held at gunpoint all day. The whole event is just a massive atrocity.
I guess all we can do is hope that it works out in the end.
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